UCS Releases New Domestic Violence Fact Sheet
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, our new fact sheet highlights the ongoing impact of intimate partner violence in our community.
In 2024, more than 17% of all homicides in Kansas were linked to domestic violence, with most committed using a firearm. Locally, Safehome provided shelter and support to nearly 10,000 Johnson County residents, fielded over 7,600 crisis hotline calls, and delivered more than 16,000 shelter bed nights.
The data also show that 20% of people experiencing homelessness in Johnson County were fleeing domestic violence, underscoring the connection between safety, housing, and stability.
While domestic violence filings and high-risk cases have declined since 2020, the need for prevention, support services, and coordinated community response remains critical.
Read the fact sheet to learn more about the local data and prevention strategies.
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Register Today for the 2025 Kansas Public Policy Forum!
Join us for the 2025 Kansas Public Policy Forum: Strong Communities, Stable Neighborhoods: Legislative Solutions on November 12th at the Matt Ross Community Center.
Faye Walker, LISC Program Officer will keynote with findings from LISC’s report, “Buying the Block”, which explores the impact of corporate landlords on housing in our region.
A bipartisan panel of legislators will follow, outlining housing legislation they plan to advance in the 2026 session. The panel includes:
- Senator Doug Shane (Miami and Johnson Counties)
- Senator Dinah Sykes (Senate Minority Leader, Johnson County)
- Representative Leah Howell (Sedgwick County)
- Representative Cyndi Howerton (Sedgwick and Sumner Counties)
- Representative Rui Xu (Johnson County)
This is a must-attend event for policymakers, service providers, local partners, funders, and advocates working toward safe, affordable, and stable housing for Kansas families.
